The journal of a South Londoner, born and bred, experiencing a new way of life by the seaside.

Beginner's Bexhill

Chapter 7 - Water

Chapter 7 - Water

I rather hoped the excavation would reveal some interesting archeological finds as our street was heavily bombed during the war. Nothing sadly, however, the electricians did find an empty packet...

Chapter 7 - Water

I rather hoped the excavation would reveal some interesting archeological finds as our street was heavily bombed during the war. Nothing sadly, however, the electricians did find an empty packet...

Chapter 6 - And then… weather!

Chapter 6 - And then… weather!

And then, we encountered weather! The first massive downfall with whipping winds revealed holes in the roof, walls, floors, windows, doors…..everywhere you could imagine.

Chapter 6 - And then… weather!

And then, we encountered weather! The first massive downfall with whipping winds revealed holes in the roof, walls, floors, windows, doors…..everywhere you could imagine.

Chapter 5 - Cracking on!

Chapter 5 - Cracking on!

The building was and is mighty handsome BUT the work that needs to be done after so many years of neglect was enough to put off 4 or 5 punters...

Chapter 5 - Cracking on!

The building was and is mighty handsome BUT the work that needs to be done after so many years of neglect was enough to put off 4 or 5 punters...

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 2

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 2

Packing all one’s things up and putting them into storage is a truly hideous experience. On the other hand, our loft is immaculate now. I have even made a map...

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 2

Packing all one’s things up and putting them into storage is a truly hideous experience. On the other hand, our loft is immaculate now. I have even made a map...

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 1

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 1

I have been forced to get muddle into order and in so doing have found all sorts of bits and pieces from my past. Teenage diaries, very cringy, old photographs...

Chapter 4 - A Moving Story: Part 1

I have been forced to get muddle into order and in so doing have found all sorts of bits and pieces from my past. Teenage diaries, very cringy, old photographs...

Chapter 3 - And so to build…

Chapter 3 - And so to build…

Comments such as ‘ like gold dust’, ‘very expensive’, ‘ at least 6 months waiting to start’ and other such gloomy predictions are forthcoming. Anyway, not my problem, I have...

Chapter 3 - And so to build…

Comments such as ‘ like gold dust’, ‘very expensive’, ‘ at least 6 months waiting to start’ and other such gloomy predictions are forthcoming. Anyway, not my problem, I have...